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Reset Epson L396 |link| May 2026

The hum of the office was usually a comforting white noise, but today, it was broken by a persistent, rhythmic blinking. On Sarah’s desk, her Epson L396

How to factory reset Epson L396 via the control panel:

  1. Press the Home button on the printer’s control panel.
  2. Use the arrow keys to navigate to Settings (gear icon).
  3. Scroll down to Restore Default Settings.
  4. Select Reset All Settings.
  5. Confirm with Yes.
  6. The printer will restart.

Warning: Resetting the waste ink counter without physically replacing or maintaining the waste ink pad may cause ink leakage and permanent damage to the printer. reset epson l396

Turn off the printer, then turn it back on. The "Service Required" error should be gone. Other Reset Methods Network Settings Reset The hum of the office was usually a

  • Waste Ink Pad Counter full (Service required error).
  • Ink level reset (after refilling tanks).
  • Network or settings reset (to clear errors or change ownership).